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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX355
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2010
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JX350 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was introduced 7 months after the WX5 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the JX350 matches up vs the WX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Sony WX5

 JX350 WX5 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the FujiFilm JX350

 WX5 JX350 
Screen dimension2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Sony WX5

 JX350 WX5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX350 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX350 versus Sony WX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the JX350 compared to the WX5.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and WX5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX350 and WX5.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JX350 to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger JX350 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX5 Portrait photography factors
29
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Street photography features
Sony WX5 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Sports photography camera
31
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography info
Sony WX5 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX5 Landscape photography factors
33
relatively wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging details
Sony WX5 Vlogging details
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Sony WX5
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Otherwise known as FinePix JX355 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1800 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $250